Affiliate disclosure

Transparency about how Better Trip Plans may earn money when you book or buy through certain links.

What this means

Some links on this site may be affiliate links. If you make a qualifying booking or purchase through them, this site may receive a commission. Recommendations are not automatically positive because compensation is available—we may also suggest free options or advise you not to buy.

How affiliate relationships work

Some outbound links connect to travel providers or networks (for example hotel, flight, activity, insurance, or package partners). If you complete a qualifying booking or purchase through those links, this site may receive compensation. Providers and programs may change over time.

What compensation does not mean

  • Compensation does not automatically make a recommendation positive.
  • We may recommend free alternatives or advise you not to buy.
  • Editorial judgment is intended to remain independent of commission rates.
  • Labels such as “Best” or “Our Pick” must be based on documented editorial criteria—not solely on who pays more.

Sponsored and paid placements

Ordinary affiliate links are not the same as sponsorship or paid placement. When a relationship is sponsored or a paid placement, it will be identified separately using clear wording—not hidden as a generic affiliate note.

Sponsored wording: Sponsored: This content or placement includes paid sponsorship. Editorial standards still apply; sponsorship does not guarantee a positive recommendation.

Paid placement wording: Paid placement: This placement was paid for. It is labeled separately from unpaid editorial recommendations.

Where disclosures appear

  • This page (site-wide explanation)
  • A short notice near the first meaningful commercial recommendation on a page
  • Concise labels on commercial components and booking widgets
  • Email messages that include affiliate links (when email features ship)

Review notice

Disclosure version 1, effective 2026-08-15, last reviewed 2026-08-15. Placeholder disclosure copy for pre-launch. Review against applicable laws, network rules, and provider terms before production.

Final disclosure language should be reviewed against current applicable laws, network requirements, and provider terms before production launch. This page is not legal advice.